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14 CENTRAL CANTERBURY NEWS, AUGUST 5, 2015 Backyard banter BROUGHT TO YOU BY NEIGHBOURLY.CO.NZ Keeping the home fires burning safely The appeal of an open fire is undeniable but with it comes the danger of disaster. MIKESHAW Auckland City Fire Area Assistant Area Manager F lames have a certain trancelike quality to them but can also be incredibly dangerous – especially duringwinter when there’s an increase of open fires in the home. The recent nationwide chill is a timely reminder to be safe around open fires this winter. Here are a few pointers. ❚ Hire a chimney sweep to clear out any ashes and soot leftover from last year, alongwith dust, cobwebs, leaves and birds’ nests. Aclean chimney drastically reduces the risk of spontaneous fires in your walls and ceilings, andminimises the emission of dangerous fumes. ❚ Install smoke alarms. Smoke alarms are either faulty or nonexistent in 80 per cent of fires the NewZealandFire Service attends. They should be installed in the centre of every living area in the house (not the kitchen, bathroom, laundry or garage). If you can only afford one, install it in the hallway outside your bedrooms. The Fire Service recommends Photoelectric smoke alarms and these are readily available in supermarkets and hardware stores all over the country. There are even models suitable for people whoare hearing or visually impaired, and you can obtain information on these by contacting your nearest fire station orFire Risk Management department. Regularly check your smoke alarm batteries; it’s commonly encouraged to check them when daylight savings starts and ends. ❚ Always screen an open fire with a proper fireguard to avoid soot and flames escaping and to prevent littlies’ fingers from getting too close. ❚ Never throw ashes into the rubbish bin; always put them into ametal bucket, and leave them to cool down. Sometimes this can take up to five days so you can speed things up by running the garden hose over them. Once breathe to function properly, so always make sure your fireplace is clear of furniture and the flue and grill are unobstructed. Keep everything at least one metre away from any source of heat, including clothes that you’re trying to dry. ❚ Sit downwith your family and work out an escape route for every roomof the house, just in case the unthinkable happens. Make sure allwindows and doors are easy enough to open, particularly by small fingers. If you live in a split-level home, Sticking to a few basic fire safety rules could save you a lot of grief this winter. you’re 100 per cent certain they have cooled, remove them to your bin or ashes can be an effective fertiliser in the garden. ❚ Give it space. All heating appliances need to be able to think abouthow you and your family can get to the ground level in an emergency. Once you’ve created a family escape plan, practise it regularly and keep it in a visible place like the fridge. ❚ Education. Teach your kids that fire is to be respected and never tested. They need to understand that fire can quickly spread and cause extensive damage to both belongings and people. Keep matches hidden and establish strict rules around whois allowed to start the fire. If in doubt…swap your open fire for an effective heat source like an electric heater. It’s definitely safer. stuff.co.nz Neighbourly 1,800 Casualty Stock Collection Service (cows and cattle) Decades of experience now available in Canterbury Year round service commencing 22nd June 2015 Phone our dedicated call centre on: 0900 97 933 Or Book Online at www.wallace.co.nz Collection costs $30 incl. GST per booking See Website for all conditions that apply Join Neighbourly today and meet your neighbours Take care - flooding on Main Street! Can anyone recommend a great cleaner? Street BBQ next week - all invited. neighbourhoods across New Zealand are using Neighbourly DRILLING SPECIALISTS ECD is a West Melton-based company that has been serving Canterbury for over 20 years and is committed to providing your complete water supply system. Call to discuss your home, lifestyle block or irrigation water supply needs. Services include: • Domestic and irrigation well drilling - 150-300mm dia. • Supply and installation of pumps, tanks and pump sheds • Pump repairs and maintenance • Site investigation and standard penetration tests (SPTs) • Water testing Contact Graham Taylor for a free on-site consultation and no-obligation quote www.neighbourly.co.nz Join your neighbours now Ph: 03 3479337 or 0274341162 Email: ecdrill@xtra.co.nz or visit us at www.eastcoastdrilling.co.nz 6726110AA 6618828AA